She and Fang Fang had never chatted about this topic in the past. Hence, she really did not know that Fang Fang thought of Gao Yan in that way.

  This was not just pure dislike. Fang Fang almost viewed Gao Yan as the greatest villain in the world.

  Putting aside marriage, Fang Fang felt that it was best to avoid Gao Yan as much as possible.

  Given Fang Fang’s attitude, Qiao Nan could not help but feel worried for Gao Yan. “Does Gao Yan really annoy you so much? You also know that I should address Gao Yan as senior when I see him. He is very popular in Peking University. Many of the seniors adore him. Now, his business is doing well. Most probably, many more juniors will idolize him in the future.”

  Many others could not grab hold of such a popular man. However, Fang Fang did not want to. If those juniors in the school were to find out about this, they would definitely be driven to their graves.

  Comparisons were odious.

  Fang Fang’s eyes lit up. “Really? That’s great! Qiao Nan, do me a favor. He is my neighbor after all. Help me observe which lady in your school is good. Tell me and let me get to know her. I will be the bridge between her and Gao Yan.” After Gao Yan had a girlfriend, he would not pull such a meaningless prank on her again. He deserved a beating for such a joke.

  Fang Fang even volunteered to introduce a girlfriend to Gao Yan. Qiao Nan was aware that Fang Fang was serious and not joking when she said that she did not like Gao Yan. “Well, I don’t have the habit of being a matchmaker. Also, one can’t judge a book by its cover. It’s not accurate to judge someone just by looking at them. I still have three babies at home. How much time do you think I have at school? I only stayed in the dormitory for one month before. I don’t even know the classmates in my faculty, let alone younger female juniors.”

  This kind of ‘cross-boundary’ understanding was too difficult for her. “Gao Yan is not an unreasonable person. After you rejected him that day, I don’t think Gao Yan insisted on putting the ring on your ring finger, did he? Hence, you don’t need to worry too much about this matter.”

  Qiao Nan did not know the situation between Fang Fang and her boyfriend now. Hence, it was not good to haphazardly judge whether the other party was good or bad.

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  However, if someone were to ask her, Qiao Nan still sided a little more with Gao Yan.

  “That’s true.” Fang Fang responded moodily, her lips drooping. “Forget it. Given his personal qualities, he won’t lack women. When he was schooling, he only relied on his face and academic results and many people wooed him. His pockets are stuffed with so much cash now. Why should I worry for him? I don’t need to.”

  It was seldom that the two classmates met. Today, Fang Fang had dinner at the Zhai family before leaving.

  As such, Zhai Hua and Tian Dong had the chance to meet Fang Fang, the one who could move Gao Yan’s heart.

  To be frank, from the perspective of Tian Dong as a man, Fang Fang’s appearance was not outstanding. At most, she was a little more fresh-faced, especially in the Zhai family, in comparison to his future mother-in-law’s grace and charm and Qiao Nan’s sophistication and beauty. Even Zhai Hua exuded the beauty of wild and rebellious nature, which could turn a man on.

  When the few women sat together, only Fang Fang had nothing to show.

  In stark contrast to Fang Fang’s ‘boring’ appearance, Gao Yan was considered a rare and handsome man. He was good-looking, had attractive face shape and exquisite facial features. He was someone who could withstand a close-up look.

  Under various circumstances, Tian Dong really could not understand what women were thinking. In the face of such an outstanding man like Gao Yan, and Gao Yan was so devoted to Fang Fang, why did Fang Fang ignore and shun him so much? She was not willing to become associated with Gao Yan at all.

  If it were someone else, they would be elated to pounce on Gao Yan when they found out about Gao Yan’s feelings toward them. They would scream and shout about marrying Gao Yan.

  “Qiao Nan, I’m going home. Let’s meet again during the winter vacation?” Fang Fang’s internship was ending soon. She had to return to school. The college that she was studying at was not located in the capital.

  “Sure.” Qiao Nan held San Bao’s hands and waved at Fang Fang. “When you are back next time, the triplets will know how to address you as ‘auntie’. Next time, remember to bring presents, not fruits, just for the triplets.” Qiao Nan was thick-skinned and reminded Fang Fang. She did not lack those things. It was because Fang Fang brought many health care products for the elderly today when she came.

  These items were much more costly than buying presents for the triplets.

  “Okay.” Fang Fang agreed readily. It was not because of other reasons. Five minutes ago, she finally fulfilled her wish by carrying Er Bao. “Goodbye.”

  “Goodbye.”

  After sending Fang Fang off with her eyes, Qiao Nan pressed her face against San Bao. “San Bao, Mom will bring you to wash your hands and legs. We are going to sleep, okay?”

  San Bao yawned and leaned into her mother’s arms softly. She used actions to express to her mother that she had long wanted to go to sleep.

  At the sight that Da Bao’s and Er Bao’s situation was similar to that of San Bao, Zhai Hua followed Zhai Sheng’s example. She carried Da Bao and Er Bao with one hand each and followed Qiao Nan and San Bao upstairs. She then helped Qiao Nan take care of the three children.

  As for Tian Dong, Zhai Hua expressed that Tian Dong could go somewhere else when the triplets were around so as not to disturb her time with the triplets.

  Fortunately, Tian Dong was long used to Zhai Hua’s habit of abandoning her boyfriend for her nephews and nieces. He gently smiled and calmly drove his car off.

  When they were helping the triplets wash their faces and wipe their hands, Zhai Hua asked like a busybody, “Are you prepared to intervene in Fang Fang and Gao Yan’s matter?” Anyway, she felt that Gao Yan was quite a good man. It would be a pity if Fang Fang were to let Gao Yan slip by.

  She was not siding with anyone. She was speaking purely from the perspective of a woman. She felt that it was too difficult to find a good man. If one were to let slip the opportunity and let someone else kidnap and run away with such a good man, she would be driven to the grave. She would become very grumpy and bad-tempered. “Tell me. Is there a misunderstanding between them? I heard from Dongzi that Gao Yan cares very much about Fang Fang.”

  They were childhood friends and next-door neighbors since they were children. This was unlike Dongzi, who went abroad since he was a child and came back only recently. Gao Yan and Fang Fang spent more time together than her and Tian Dong. Accordingly, Fang Fang and Gao Yan should be on very good terms.

  Qiao Nan carried San Bao, whose skin had turned slightly pink after washing her face, to the warm and cozy huge bed.

  Er Bao lay beside San Bao. He turned and hugged San Bao before turning to the other side to hug Da Bao. He then heaved a sigh of relief as if he had completed a huge mission. The corners of his lips curled up. He closed his eyes with a gentle smile and fell asleep.

  “After listening to Fang Fang, most likely, Gao Yan did countless things that annoyed her during their second year of junior high school studies. He felt that he was mature now, and all his past deeds were only small and innocuous jokes. A lady’s feelings are more delicate and sensitive. Gao Yan felt that it did not matter but Fang Fang could not accept it.”

  Qiao Nan could only think of this misunderstanding that could possibly happen between the two.

  “Do you mean that Gao Yan had taken a liking to Fang Fang since he was a child and he deliberately did some things to annoy Fang Fang?”